Hattie

Meaning of Hattie

Hattie is often a short form of Harriet or Henrietta, which mean "home ruler" or "rules the home."

Hattie has German roots — browse every German baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Hattie

Hattie is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #334 in 2025 from #994 in 2011.

Notable people named Hattie

• Hattie McDaniel
  Actress, first African American Oscar
• Hattie Winston
  American actress
• Hattie Morahan
  British actress
• Hattie Jacques
  English comedy actress
• Hattie Kauffman
  Native American television journalist

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Questions about the name Hattie

What does the name Hattie mean?

Hattie means hattie is often a short form of harriet or henrietta, which mean "home ruler" or "rules the home.", and it comes from German origins.

Is Hattie a boy's or a girl's name?

Hattie is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Hattie?

In 2025, Hattie ranked #334 for girls, up from #382 the year before.

When was Hattie most popular?

Hattie peaked at #334 in 2025.